I do not reject peace, but I am afraid of war disguised as peace.
Cicero 43 B.C.

Friday, January 2, 2009

The CAIR Petition

Cross-posted by Gary Fousefousesquawk

CAIR spokesman Ibrahim Hooper

Today, I visited the website of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). There is the usual drivel about how Muslims in America are being discriminated against. Of course, there is an article announcing that they have filed a complaint with the Dept. of Transportation over the Muslim family that was taken off a flight over statements they were overheard making on board that passengers reported to the airline.

As for the conflict in the Middle East, CAIR is announcing a petition drive aiming for a million signatures. Here is the petition statement:

"We, the undersigned people of conscience who respect international law and the sanctity of human life, urge you to speak out for peace and justice for all parties in the Middle East crisis.

“We are concerned that the current violence and ongoing humanitarian crisis is further eroding America's international image. For this reason, a strong, balanced stance from you that is aimed at fostering an enduring peace is vital.

“Unfortunately, all parties in the Middle East conflict have committed violence against civilians. We unequivocally condemn all of these actions.

“The European Union (EU), Russia, the UN Secretary-General, the Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and other international bodies are all urging Israel to end it (sic) attacks.

“Middle East Envoy Tony Blair deplored the "tragic of loss of life," while French President Nicolas Sarkozy condemned Israel's "disproportionate use of force."

“EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the Israeli attacks were "inflicting an unacceptable toll on Palestinian civilians and will only worsen the humanitarian crisis as well as complicate the search for a peaceful solution."

“Unfortunately, our nation's one-sided response to this tragic episode will only serve to fuel anti-American sentiments in the Muslim world and beyond.

“We therefore call on you to demonstrate your commitment to changing our nation's current one-sided Mideast policy by speaking out now in favor of peace and justice for all parties to this decades-long conflict.”

Sounds good, right? Peace and justice for all in the current conflict. Who could argue with that? Yet, just as CAIR reacted in the Mumbai incident, in a carefully-crafted statement, they refuse to even acknowledge the rockets that Hamas rained down on Israel. Notice the sentences above that single out Israel for condemnation. In all, there are three references to Israel and its "objectionable" acts, but nowhere does the word "Hamas" appear. Nowhere is there any mention of rocket attacks hitting civilian targets. Nowhere does Hamas mention the fact that Hamas has deliberately set up its operation centers, rocket launchers and ammunition stockpiles in the middle of civilian sites such as schools, residences and hospitals.

It is all about "stopping Israel", not stopping Hamas. Why is this? Is it because, as always, CAIR will take the Muslim side? Is it because CAIR is allied with Hamas-as has been often charged?

And why is this conflict eroding America's image? Is it because President George Bush is putting the blame squarely where it belongs-on Hamas? Is it because we are not rushing to impose a cease-fire that will restrain Israel while Hamas resumes its rocket attacks.

To tell you the truth, if America sits back and lets Israel obliterate Hamas, I don't care if this "erodes our image" with the Arab/Muslim world, Europe or anywhere else.

Those phony "moderates" at CAIR need to wake up to a simple fact. America and the majority of the American people are sympathetic to Israel. Most of us detest and mock terrorists who target the innocent because they cannot stand and defeat Israel army to army-even though they have a huge population advantage.

These people at CAIR take great pains to depict themselves as "moderates". In actuality, they are propagandists and apologists for international terrorism.

1 comment:

CAIR is the US arm of Hamas. That is why they are doing this. If they really cared about the people of Gaza, they would call for the end of rockets into Israel. They can't even say the word Israel. Anyone who signs this petition is showing themselves to be a terrorist and anti-Semite.

Roger's Fiction

Welcome to Radarsite

Roger Gardner, the owner of Radarsite, lost his battle with leukemia on December 17, 2009. His friends and contributors will endeavor to keep Radarsite fresh and intriguing in his absence, as was his wish. Please feel free to leave your comments, your opinions are valuable to us. Obscenities, personal attacks, anonymous commenters and anti-American rants will of course be deleted. I hope you enjoy your visit and return often -- Roger W. Gardner, owner/editor. [Note: most of the images on this sidebar are hyperlinks. Click the little icon above to read Radarsite's updated mission statement]

Sansom Street

Radarsite is a proud contributor to Wake Up America

Radarsite is also a proud contributor to that great Australian website Crusader Rabbit

As of July 13, 2008 Radarsite will also be a proud contributor to Maggie's Notebook

Bravo Maggie Thornton!

Beginning July 27, 2008 Radarsite will be contributing to the inimitable Miss Beth's Victory Dance

Miss Beth!

Who is a patriot?

Click on Samuel Johnson to find out

Blogging Against the Religion of Peace

Graphic by No Sheeples Here!

Radarsite on Hillary Clinton Forum

"Obama Convention throw US Flags in the Trash" (Radarsite) - September 6, 2008

Opinions

Opinions, in my opinion, unlike principles, are not sacred possessions to be protected, locked away and defended from all intruders. Rather, they are, or should be, living and evolving attitudes, constantly subjected to rigorous revision and adjustment — or, when necessary, quickly abandoned for some more plausible or cogent truth. - rg-- Wrestling With Mohammed - 12/9/07

Bloggers Against Islamofacism

Radarsite supports Lionheart

I Stand For Freedom

From No Sheeples Here

US Air Force

Proud veteran of the United States Air Force

Political Vindication Radio

Those great silent lessons in humility

The Age of Unreason

We are living in an new era, the Age of Unreason. We are being ruled by a ruthless and unyielding dictator who hides under the benign title of Political Correctness. This tyrant requires nothing less of us than our complete and unquestioning obedience to his rules of conduct. His ironclad laws permeate every area of our existence, even penetrating into our innermost thoughts. He vigorously supports and enforces these regulations through a formidable array of propaganda, misinformation and outright lies.

-- New Rules of Engagement 12/9/07

The truth about "Palestine"

For an intelligent and thorough rebuttal to the "Palestinian" Arabs' claims of "dispossession" by the Israeli Jews, Radarsite highly recommends Churchill's Parrot's authoritative essay "The Desert Bloom: An Insult to Human Dignity?"

Friends, patriots and fellow vets

Check out Pastor Ed at "Do the Right Thing"

Radarsite supports the Gathering of Eagles

Radarsite supports boycotting the City of Berkeley

Thanks Snooper.

Radarsite appears in Real Clear politics

A message from Radarsite

"It does not escape me, however, what a significant proportion of my respected fellow warriors in this blogosphere are women -- well-informed, strong-minded and courageous, and certainly not afraid to speak out against this worldwide Muslim oppression of their female population..." -- From "A Big Ms-Take"

Strong women are sexy!

Radarsite supports freedom for women around the world. ESPECIALLY IN ISLAM

Strong, patriotic, gun-toting, pro-military women are even sexier!

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. With the Home Guard. (Thanks Crusader Rabbit)

Bravo brave Princess!

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

Bravo Susan Duclos (Spree)!

Radarsite supports Wake Up America

Bravo Deb Hamilton!

Radarsite supports Right Truth.

Bravo Courtney! Great Satan's Girlfriend

The Great Satan loves you!

Bravo Jenn Sierra!

Radarsite supports Fort Hard Knox

Bravo Reut R. Cohen!

Radarsite supports Reut Cohen.com

Bravo brave Naomi!

Radarsite supports author Naomi Ragen

Bravo Wafa Sultan!

The True Voice of Islam

Bravo Loon!

Radarsite support the fine work of "One Loon's Tales"

Bravo Barb!

Radarsite supports Faultline USA

Bravo Kateri E. Jordan!

Radarsite supports Miss Beth's Victory Dance

Bravo Melanie Morgan!

Radarsite proudly supports Move America Forward

Bravo Carol!

Radarsite supports No Sheeples Here

Bravo Amy Proctor!

Radarsite supports Bottom Line Up Front

Bravo Aurora!

Radarsite supports The Midnight Sun

Bravo brave Debbie!

Radarsite supports the important work of Debbie Schlussel

Bravo Ayaan Hirsi Ali!

Radarsite supports the brave Infidel

For a great introduction to the Ayaan Hirsi Ali story, see Shane Borgess" insightful article at PV

Melanie Phillips

Bravo Maggie Thornton !

Bravo Michelle!

Bravo Angel!

Bravo Cassie L.!

Radarsite also honors our own Cassie L. of Patriots For Conservative Values for her tireless work and her innumerable contributions to our righteous cause.

A follow-up announcement from Radarsite:

I'm sure I've inadvertently neglected to include some brave female warriors in this small tribute, and for this I apologize.If you would like to suggest a site to be included on this list please email me (from my bio) or leave a comment and I'll be happy to make the addition.rg

Islam also honors their women

Islamo-feminist Pride Day Parade

Islam also honors their women

A very public display of respect.

Islam: Religion of peace.

8:67 It is not for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war (and free them with ransom) until he had made a great slaughter (among his enemies) in the land. You desire the good of this world (i.e. the money of ransom for freeing the captives), but Allâh desires (for you) the Hereafter. And Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise. Tafsir: 12

By Pam Gecko - Gecko with Cannon

See "My Haunted TV"

James Dean in Times Square - 1955

My first job in the Big Apple. Doorman at the old Astor Theater (above left), during the 1955 season of its world premier of James Dean's East of Eden: "Step right this way folks, immediate seating in the balcony!"

Times Square and the Old Astor Theater

My second job in the Big Apple: Doorman at the MOMA - 1957

Evidently, there was something about me that made me a good doorman...

Check out "La Ultima Paja"

Fishing for Fatwas

Radarsite supports the truthful but deadly Danish cartoons

Radarsite honors Flemming Rose

The courageous Jyllands-Posten Editor who first published these explosive cartoons and has subsequently been targeted for assasination by those ardent followers of that gentle Religion of Peace.